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Ice Storm Cuts Power, Scraps Flights, Coats Roads

More than 800,000 homes and businesses across the upper Midwest were in the dark on the morning of Feb. 23 after a dangerous ice storm coated roads and knocked down power lines.

February 23, 2023

FleetForce Prepares Launch of New CDL Training Centers

FleetForce Truck Driving School finalized a market expansion totaling six new training program centers in Florida, the driver training company announced Feb. 21.

February 21, 2023

Iowa Has New Overweight Permit Law for Emergencies

Iowa has a new law on its books allowing state and local officials to exempt overweight permits from load limits so truckers can move heavier loads in emergencies.

February 21, 2023

Long-Term Strategies Key, Recruiting Experts Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The more than 600 trucking industry recruiting professionals at the Recruitment & Retention Conference were urged to keep up their recruiting efforts, even as American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello told them a mild recession remains likely.

February 17, 2023

Ford Halts Production of Electric F-150 After Battery Fire

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check.

February 16, 2023

Tesla Recalls More Than 362,000 Cars Due to Self-Driving Crash Risk

Tesla Inc. is recalling 362,758 vehicles due to a crash risk associated with its so-called Full Self-Driving Beta software, according to U.S. authorities.

February 16, 2023

Reduce Liability and Insurance Costs with Precision GPS

Program Aired: March 9, 2023 2 p.m. ET.ÌýThe newest positioning technology is 100x more accurate than the current market standard. Such advancement promises trucking companies better ways to mitigate risk, reduce liability, and monitor safety. But how does it work in practice? This seminar explores the practical application of precision GPS and discusses fleet safety, accident reduction, and driver management.

March 9, 2023

Biden Nominates Carlson for Top NHTSA Role

President Joe Biden announced Ann Carlson as his nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

February 15, 2023

Federal Judge Sentences Four Involved in Staged New Orleans Crashes

Four more individuals have been sentenced for their role in staged crashes with tractor-trailers in the New Orleans area.

February 15, 2023